Registered Nurse - Pediatric Electrophysiology (BCH-Cross Bay)

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support pediatric electrophysiology across ambulatory, procedural, and inpatient settings. You will manage complex EP care, including CIED interrogation, remote monitoring, and patient education, while collaborating with cardiology fellows and nursing teams.

The role emphasizes independent assessment, coordination of outpatient pediatric services, and participation in quality improvement projects to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of recent clinical RN experience in a pediatric electrophysiology lab.
• Completed CIED training course.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in California.
• AHA CPR and AHA PALS certifications.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Participation in clinical quality projects and staff education.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for pediatric EP patients in ambulatory, procedural, and inpatient settings.
• Coordinate outpatient services for pediatric/young adult patients and providers.
• Perform independent CIED interrogation in clinic and triage remote monitoring.
• Assist physicians with CIED implantation and EP bedside procedures.
• Educate patients and families on CIED care and safety measures; support QI initiatives.

Skills

Clinical RN experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

BSN

CA RN license

CCDS (Cardiac Device Specialist)

RCES (Cardiac Electrophysiology)

AHA CPR

AHA PALS

CIED training

Tools

Database skills

Job description

Job Description

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

Job Description

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. Under general supervision, guided by the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with providers and administrative management, the Nurse for Pediatric Electrophysiology works autonomously, utilizing the nursing process, to assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient care within the ambulatory, procedural, and inpatient settings. This clinician is experienced and highly skilled with an in-depth knowledge and expertise in electrophysiology studies, CIED implantation, CIED interrogation, CIED remote monitoring, and inpatient bedside EP procedures. In the ambulatory setting, the Nurse for Pediatric Electrophysiology is responsible for coordinating outpatient services and needs for a panel of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients and providers. His/her responsibilities include independent CIED (cardiac implantable electronic device) interrogation in clinic. Reviewing, interpreting and triaging CIED remote monitoring. Educating patients and families on CIED care and remote monitoring results. Supports cardiology fellows and nursing colleagues with CIED education and lectures on interpretation of CIED interrogation results. Provides rhythm teaching to patients and families. Participates in QI projects to improve safety and quality of patient outcomes . In the inpatient setting, the Nurse for Pediatric Electrophysiology will act as a liaison to ensure continuity of care for patients and their families who have undergone EP procedures including EP studies and CIED implants. Responsibilities include running the GE systems during EP procedures, including supporting physicians with pacing and waveform interpretation. Assisting physicians for CIED implantation, and inpatient EP bedside procedures. The Nurse will collaborate with the inpatient nursing and provider teams to assist with patient and family education as well as complex care coordination and management, including comprehensive CIED care and management. The Nurse for Pediatric Electrophysiology must have the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and work well with staff, patients, families, and providers. A high degree of independence, initiative, assertiveness, and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with faculty, staff, and patients in a complex environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Three (3) or more years of recent, within the last three years, clinical RN experience in a pediatric electrophysiology lab
• Completed CIED training course
• Able to demonstrate recent and consistent participation in clinical quality projects and staff education
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualification

• Database skills
• Research experience
• Able to demonstrate recent and consistent leadership of clinical quality projects and staff education
• Clinical RN experience in an ambulatory setting
• Nationally recognized specialty certification
• BSN

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CCDS (Certified Cardiac Device Specialist)
• RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist)
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Current American Heart Association PALS Certification

About Us

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

About UCSF

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . Join us to find a rewarding experience contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html